skib Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 ok, so i just swapped an L26 into my 73 240 and thats turning out to be easy part. the clutch wasnt alighned when i put it in so im trying to drop the trans to i can fix it. the drive shaft is off and everything is unbolted but i cant for the life of me get the tranny to slide back and off. is there some trick im missing? i need some Z god help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 -Just make sure you didn't miss any bolts -Make sure it is supported well so you don't get hurt or hurt the trans Suggested Methods -Wigle the tail of trans (closest to the drive shaft input) vigoroursly and pull -Use a pry bar if you can between block and the trans -All else fails use a come along to pull it out Something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 the rear mount is off and its far enough from the block that i can see the fly wheel and part of the clutch so im pretty sure i got all the bolts so far iv been prying it and i looped some metal bailing wire threw the holes on the rear mount and giving it some good yanks. im gonna get another set of hands tomorrow and give it another try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 You may also want to try jacking it up just a tiny, tiny bit and then try sliding it out. Sometimes the weight of the trans will cause binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 thanks JSM, ill give it another try tommorow and get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedNeckZ Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Make sure you have a chain holding up the rear of the engine before removing the transmission. I use to lay under the trans and lift up and out with it, then lower it to the ground. It may be hard to pull apart if it is binding. Make sure the trans is in line with the engine block as you pull it out. Good Luck, Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 This might sound obvious, but you never know...Have you removed the shifter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 This might sound obvious, but you never know...Have you removed the shifter? LOL, Yep I've done this pulling a motor and trans together once. I felt really dumb afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 LOL, Yep I've done this pulling a motor and trans together once. I felt really dumb afterwards. I think we've all done it at one time or another. Very embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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